3-inch teacup hail fell in 80920 (Colorado Springs) on August 21, 2004, the largest of 27 NOAA reports of 1 inch or larger here since 1996.
Area name is an approximation from Census ZCTA data. Method and limits.
Largest storm: August 21, 2004
3-inch (teacup) hail near Air Force Academy. NCEI has no written narrative for this report. (NOAA NCEI event 5419496, episode 1178808)
80920 vs. the El Paso County average
| Since 1996 | 80920 | El Paso Co. ZIP avg. (40) |
|---|---|---|
| Days with 1 in.+ hail | 21 | 18.1 |
| Reports 1 in.+ | 27 | 29 |
| Reports 1.75 in.+ | 5 | |
| All reports | 36 | |
| Last report | June 14, 2025 |
Hail days here run 1.2 times the county ZIP average.
Homes in 80920
| Housing (2020-2024) | 80920 | El Paso Co. |
|---|---|---|
| Median year built | 1993 | 1992 |
| Built before 1980 | 7.9% | 35.8% |
| Built before 2000 | 70.5% | |
| Owner-occupied | 65.4% | 66% |
| Housing units | 14,860 |
Source: Census ACS 5-year, 2020-2024.
The 3-inch maximum here meets or tops the 2-inch hail a roof covering must withstand for the IBHS FORTIFIED High Wind & Hail designation, and 5 of the 27 reports reached 1.75 inches. With a median build year of 1993 and 70.5% of homes built before 2000, an original roof on a typical house here has been through most of the storms listed above. (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety)
Reports by decade
| Decade | All | 1 in.+ | 1.75 in.+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | 21 | 15 | 2 |
| 2020s | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Every 1 in.+ hail day in 80920
2002: July 10 (1); 2004: Aug. 21 (3); 2007: June 2 (1); 2008: July 2 (1); 2010: July 6 (1.25), July 20 (1); 2011: July 13 (1.75); 2012: June 6 (1); 2013: Aug. 14 (1.25); 2014: July 12 (1.5); 2015: May 7 (1), June 28 (1.25); 2016: June 20 (1), July 8 (1.75), July 28 (1.5); 2018: June 12 (1); 2019: May 26 (1); 2023: July 19 (1), July 31 (1), Aug. 5 (1.75); 2025: June 14 (1).
10 largest reports
| Date | Hail | NCEI |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 21, 2004 | 3 in. (teacup) | 5419496 |
| Aug. 21, 2004 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 5419495 |
| Aug. 5, 2023 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 1134359 |
| July 8, 2016 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 634607 |
| July 13, 2011 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 333976 |
| July 28, 2016 | 1.5 in. (ping pong ball) | 639828 |
| July 12, 2014 | 1.5 in. (ping pong ball) | 521105 |
| Aug. 5, 2023 | 1.25 in. (half dollar) | 1134357 |
| June 28, 2015 | 1.25 in. (half dollar) | 574673 |
| Aug. 14, 2013 | 1.25 in. (half dollar) | 471746 |
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Neighboring ZIP pages: 80919 (Colorado Springs) · 80921 (Colorado Springs)
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